Stargazing
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Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veilBy Anthony Wood Published -
DealsWe love this star projector's incredible displays and at $25 it's never been cheaperBy Chris McMullen Published -
Aurora forecast April 30 — Northern lights may strengthen tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceEta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see itBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and moreBy Jamie Carter Published -
Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to EarthBy Anthony Wood Published
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Astrophotography
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Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veilBy Anthony Wood Published -
The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moonBy Anthony Wood Published -
See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photoBy Anthony Wood Published12 Comments -
Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026By Anthony Wood Published -
'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside storyBy Anthony Wood Published -
Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep spaceBy Anthony Wood Published3 Comments -
A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'By Anthony Wood Published -
Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photoBy Anthony Wood Published -
A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photoBy Anthony Wood Published2 Comments
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Auroras
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Aurora forecast April 30 — Northern lights may strengthen tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekendBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's whyBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated2 Comments -
Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Constellations
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What constellation am I? A starry personality quizBy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published2 Comments -
Connect the dots: A constellation quizBy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzleBy Christina Hughes Published -
ReferenceAdhara: A bright gem in Canis MajorBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceNebula: Definition, location and variantsBy Andrew May Last updated -
Will the constellations ever change?By Elizabeth Fernandez Published -
ReferenceCancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiacBy Rebecca Sohn Last updated -
What did ancient humans know about astronomy?By Paul Sutter Published -
ReferenceScorpius constellation: Facts about the ScorpionBy Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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Eclipses
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15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandBy Jamie Carter Published -
Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from AntarcticaBy Ryan French Published2 Comments -
From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and IcelandBy Jamie Carter Published -
Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?By Jamie Carter Last updated -
ReferenceWhat are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceLunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipseBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are splitBy Julian Dossett Published -
Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updatesBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated2 Comments -
The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the worldBy Anthony Wood Published
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Meteors & Meteor Showers
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Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
A fireball over desert mountains | Space photo of the day for May 30, 2025By Robert Z. Pearlman Published -
Meteor strikes on the moon! Astronomer captures possible Geminid lunar impacts (videos)By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower live online tonight (Aug. 12)By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
See the Geminid meteor shower 2023 light up the sky in these amazing photosBy Elizabeth Howell Published -
The Geminid meteor shower of 2023 continues tonight. Here's how to watch live online.By Brett Tingley Last updated -
Watch the glow of the Milky Way and ghostly zodiacal light during the 2023 Perseid meteor shower (video)By Miguel Claro Published -
Shiny Perseid meteors light up a dark sky in Portugal (video)By Miguel Claro Published -
December Lights: 6 Super Facts for the Geminid Meteor ShowerBy Sarah Lewin Last updated
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Skywatching Kit
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DealsWe love this star projector's incredible displays and at $25 it's never been cheaperBy Chris McMullen Published -
A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and moreBy Jamie Carter Published -
ReviewViltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens reviewBy James Abbott Published -
Binoculars deals 2026: big savings on top models from Celestron, Nikon and moreBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
DealsTelescope deals 2026: Look to the stars with big savings on these scopesBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideThe best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopesBy Gemma Lavender Last updated -
DealsBring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescopeBy Chris McMullen Published -
DealsFly higher and longer for less with $120 off this sub-250g Potensic Atom 2 droneBy Chris McMullen Published -
NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!By Chris McMullen Published2 Comments
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More about Stargazing
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Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to EarthBy Anthony Wood Published -
Want to know my secret for learning the night sky? Welcome to sidewalk stargazingBy Jamie Carter Published -
The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moonBy Anthony Wood Published
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